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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Opens New Surgery Center Aimed at Redefining the New Standard in Medicine
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) will open its new Joint and Spine Surgery Center on August 18, the latest capital project from the region's largest provider of orthopedics and sports medicine. Located on its Athens Health Campus at 1765 Old West Broad Street, the 10,000 square-foot facility, designed for expansion, is modeled after a hospital environment with two operating rooms and personalized care, including private recovery rooms for patients requiring an extended stay. With a reputation for excellence
From First Glance to Follow-Up: Digitally Amplifying Your Event Presence
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a footprint — it becomes a force. The goal isn’t more tech. It’s smarter use of digital leverage to create
Two Timeless Classics Take The Classic Center Theatre Stage This Season!
Two Timeless Classics Take The Classic Center Theatre Stage This Season!The Classic Center Theatre, in proud partnership with Classical Arts Entertainment and International Ballet Stars, is thrilled to present two dazzling ballet productions this season: The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. For years, The Classic Center and Classical Arts Entertainment have collaborated to bring world-class performances to Athens audiences. This year, that partnership continues to celebrate enchanting storytelling and
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center Theatre
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center TheatreATHENS, GA – July 22, 2025 The 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre, presented by Akins Ford, is almost here! Secure your season subscription as early as Friday, July 25 for the best seats in the house. This season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites reimagined for the stage and bold, new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From laugh-out-loud
Nourishing Neighbors – Neighbor Survey Results: A Community Breakfast
You’re invited to hear about the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s 2025 Neighbor Survey, completed in partnership with Athens Wellbeing Project. Please join us for a meal that matters. Listen to what our neighbors say about their experience of food insecurity, and explore how we can respond with collaborative and compassionate action. A hot breakfast will be catered by Mama's Boy. thanks to Jackson EMC for sponsoring this community event. Location: The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia 890 Newton Bridge Rd
Rock Icons ZZ Top Bring Elevation Tour to the Classic Center Theater In Athens, GA In October 2025
ATHENS, GA – April 15, 2025—Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top will bring their 2025 Elevation Tour, presented by CHMF Entertainment to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ Top
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby Akins Ford Arena Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m. ATHENS, GA – April 7, 2025-- Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour to Akins Ford Arena on Friday, September 19, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Happy Hour Sad Tour are special guests Priscilla
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
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